<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 18-24. - Fireworks permits.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               Prior to issuance of a fireworks permit under this section, the Hyde County Board
               of County Commissioners must have approved a written application from an individual,
               firm, partnership or corporation or other entity for the use of pyrotechnics in conjunction
               with the conduct of concerts or public exhibitions, such as fairs, carnivals, shows
               of all descriptions and public celebrations. In their approval, the county commissioners
               may impose conditions on the exhibition, use and discharge of the pyrotechnics.
               
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               (1)
               
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               Such approval may occur only after only after satisfactory evidence is produced to
               the effect that said pyrotechnics will be used only for the aforementioned purposes
               and none other.
               
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               (2)
               
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               For any indoor use of pyrotechnics at a concert or public exhibition, the Hyde County
               Board of Commissioners will not issue any permit unless a Hyde County fire inspector
               who holds a valid Class III fire inspection credential issued by the State of North
               Carolina has certified in writing to the board of commissioners that:
               
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               a.
               
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               Adequate fire suppression will be used at the site.
               
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               b.
               
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               The structure is safe for the use of such pyrotechnics with the type of fire suppression
               to be used.
               
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               c.
               
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               Adequate egress from the building is available based on the size of the expected crowd.
               
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               (b)
               
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               Permits for the use of pyrotechnics in connection with the conduct of public exhibitions,
               festival or celebrations may be approved and issued by a Hyde County fire inspector
               who holds a valid Class III fire inspection credential issued by the State of North
               Carolina; provided:
               
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               (1)
               
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               The applicant submits a complete application;
               
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               (2)
               
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               The applicant meets the other requirements herein set forth;
               
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               (3)
               
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               The pyrotechnics will be exhibited, used, handled, manufactured, and discharged by
               operators and personnel holding valid permits and having successfully completed training
               as required by state law; and
               
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               (4)
               
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               Proof of insurance for injuries to persons and property shall be submitted in accordance
               with state law.
               
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               (c)
               
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               Any person or entity seeking a fireworks permit must obtain an application from the
               county and must complete and submit an original application and all the required attachments
               at least 45 days prior to the applicable event.
               
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               (d)
               
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               Upon approval of an application by the county commissioners, a Hyde County fire inspector
               who holds a valid Class III fire inspection credential issued by the State of North
               Carolina may issue a fireworks permit consistent with conditions imposed by the county
               commissioners and consistent with state law, code and regulation as such may be amended
               from time to time.
               
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               (e)
               
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               Every application shall be accompanied by an application fee of $100.00, which may
               be changed from time to time by resolution of the board.
               
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               (Ord. No. 2009-08-01, 9-8-2009)
               
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